Calories in Crumbled Blue Cheese

Crumbled blue cheese, produced for centuries, offers a robust flavor and a dry texture. Each type of blue cheese carries a similar nutrition value, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Calories

The USDA reports that one cup of crumbled blue cheese contains 477 calories, with 29 coming from protein, 12 from carbohydrates and 351 from fat. Blue cheese crumbles contain no fiber and a negligible amount of sugar.

History

The Cheese Market News website reports that blue cheese was invented accidentally when penicillium mold was mistakenly transferred from bread to a piece of cheese. Many blue cheeses are produced around the world, including the French Roquefort, the Italian Gorgonzola and the Danish Danablu.

Warning

Pregnant women should avoid consuming unpasteurized food products, including most blue cheeses, which may carry food-borne disease bacteria. Cheeses made from pasteurized milk are safe to consume, according to the Mayo Clinic website.

References

• USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 23
• Cheese Market News: Cheese of the Month
• MayoClinic.com: Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy